YOUR GUIDE TO SPRING- GREENING 3 ECO-FRIENDLY HOME SWAPS TO MAKE WHEN YOU DECLUTTER
feeling really adventurous, you can even try adding all-natural cleaners like soap nuts or English ivy to your laundry loads. For more on the former, search “soap nuts” on 1MillionWomen.com, and read up on ivy detergent at Permacrafters.com/English- Ivy-Laundry-Detergent. 3. SAY GOODBYE TO PAPER TOWELS. Paper towels are a mainstay in American homes, but do we really need them when a good old-fashioned rag can do the job? According to the Ocean Conservancy, 13 billion pounds of paper towels are tossed in the U.S. each year! This spring, quit paper towels and keep a stash of dish rags under the sink to do your dirty work. When you’re cleaning out your closet, you can even cut up old T-shirts and add them to your rag stash! If you’re brave, try giving up tissues, too — an old-school hanky does the trick. If you’ve made all three of these swaps, don’t stop there! To continue your green journey, visit any of the blogs mentioned above and start browsing.
It takes a special kind of person to enjoy spring-cleaning. For most of us, the satisfaction of a clean house doesn’t quite outweigh the hours of scrubbing, sorting, and slogging through heaps of unnecessary stuff. If you’re struggling to find the motivation to start your spring- cleaning, try flipping the paradigm: Instead of spring-cleaning, think of what you’re doing as spring- greening , and make some eco-friendly swaps along the way. Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1. SWAP YOUR PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLES FOR BULK OR DIY CLEANING PRODUCTS. According to a Statista report, in 2019, the household cleaners market was worth more than $31 billion, and it’s continuously
growing. You can save money on cleaning supplies by taking the green route. When your current stock runs out, try buying bulk cleaners or making your own. Both options will save plastic because you can reuse your bottles, and they can help you avoid the harmful chemicals found in most cleaners. Visit UnderATinRoof.com and read the blog post “Zero Waste Cleaning Supplies + Recipes” to get started. 2. EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE LAUNDRY DETERGENTS. If you’re used to using a plastic jug of liquid laundry detergent, it’s time to step out of your comfort zone. This spring, try exploring greener alternatives like plant-based bulk laundry powder (Molly’s Suds is an excellent source). Or, if you’re
SPEEDING TO PASS
IS THAT ALLOWED?
You’re behind a lumbering big rig on the highway and want to get past them. You could follow the posted speed limit and slowly creep past them, likely annoying the impatient drivers behind you, or you can speed. That’s allowed for passing, right? Wrong. A COMMON MYTH Drivers around the country believe the misconception that the act of passing another vehicle creates a magic window free from speeding violations. Sadly, this just isn’t the case. No matter how pressured you may feel to get past a slow-moving vehicle as quickly as you can, you can be pulled over if you break the speed limit to do it.
heard of a law enforcement officer being argued out of giving a ticket. Plenty of officers will admit that common courtesy goes a long way, and a few may even let you off with a warning. But when it comes to arguing the case for your speeding, that’s best left for when you’re disputing the ticket in court. ‘PASSABLE’ DEFENSES There are few things that will get a judge to completely dismiss a ticket, but when passing is involved, the facts are especially important. For example, maybe you passed the vehicle because of safety concerns. Or perhaps the officer saw that you sped
up only to pass and then slowed down immediately afterward. Sometimes facts like these will help to get a favorable outcome on your case. Knowing which defense to take and the disposition of
SAVE IT FOR THE JUDGE When drivers are pulled over for speeding while passing, they’re understandably frustrated. Often the decision may seem reasonable, even prudent, and being punished for it can feel like a slap in the face. But please understand, we’ve rarely
the judge assigned to the case takes years of expertise — something only an expert traffic attorney can bring to the table.
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